RDG Miniatures 1/10th Samurai Horse Bust

[Steve Brodie]

RDG Miniatures 1/10th Samurai Horse Bust

Picked this bust (kit) up at the stoke model show from the guys at RDG/ Mitches Military Models stand,

Its a very impressive and will be a large piece when finished, looking at the display item, standing at over 27mm tall when finished. As usual the detailing, sculpting and casting are superb, one piece was damaged and missed another piece, but an email to RDG and they were in the post, at no charge - excellent customer care.

Pieces have had the casting point removed and cleaned up. Horse head has been glued to the body, small gap filled with Vallejo Putty. Rider has had his lower legs glued in place.

Major items have had a primer coat added so now need a acrylic base coat then onto the oils

 

[Jim R]

That will be a real stunner when you've worked your magic on it. I wouldn't know where to start on something like this.

 

[Mickc1440]

That looks so good

 

[Steve Brodie]

That will be a real stunner when you've worked your magic on it. I wouldn't know where to start on something like this.

There isnt a lot of parts to this one and it just a load of red paint on his hisshitagi (kimono) and Body Armor, Shoulder pads and skirt . Probably going for light blue with a flower pattern on his hakama (trousers) and a brown horse , so bish bash bosh done

 

[Andy the Sheep]

A very nice sculpting.
Eager to see the "bish bash bosh done" process .
I'm pretty sure I'll learn something new from your work.

Andrea

 

[Steve Brodie]

Finished lol



Acrylic base coats painted , ready for oils

 

[PaulinKendal]

Ooh, that's a superb model! Definitely looking forward to this - flower patterned trousers, you say? I'm all agog - let's do this!

 

[Steve Brodie]

At last I have got some oils on the rider and his mount, who I have named Setobeaboc (SEems TO BE A Bone Of Contention) lol

 

[Steve Brodie]

Bit more work done with the oils. Tassels, shin guards painted, left sock has been started, all still fresh at the moment so look a bit glossy. Some of the horse tassels and straps have been painted along with the saddle.

 

[rtfoe]

This is looking good Steve.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Airborne01]

Developing beautifully!
Steve

 

[Tim Marlow]

Nice work so far Steve. Love the colours on the horse especially.

 

[Steve Brodie]

From one 'Sode' to another

 

[Steve Brodie]

He is starting to take shape now, his arms with hisKote have been painted and attached followed by his Sode armour.
I have painted his Kobakama with a flower type design, most of which will be hidden away once I have painted his combined Kusazuri and haidates

Also finished his Tabi’s and Waraji’s

 

[PaulinKendal]

All the old hands on here, stroking their beards and saying "ah yes, his kobakama, his kusazuri and his haidates, his tabi's and his waraji's".

Meanwhile, I'm still struggling to distinguish between pauldrons and plackarts .

 

[stillp]

I haven't a clue what you too are talking about!
Pete

 

[Steve Brodie]

All the old hands on here, stroking their beards and saying "ah yes, his kobakama, his kusazuri and his haidates, his tabi's and his waraji's".

Meanwhile, I'm still struggling to distinguish between pauldrons and plackarts .

I haven't a clue what you too are talking about!
Pete

Sorry;

Kobakama = Trousers
Kusazuri and haidates = Upper thigh and lower thigh pads

abi’s = socks
Waraji’s = straw sandals

 

[stillp]

Domo arigato, Steve-san.
Pete

 

[Andy the Sheep]

I'm following your progress with awe, Steve-sensei.

Andrea-kohai

 

[JR]

Beautiful, love the horse esp Steve.